real estate
March 3, 2020
Even though our temperatures are relatively mild all year long, there’s always something refreshing about spring and the opportunities it brings to freshen up our homes. The heavy heat of summer hasn’t yet set in, which makes working on outdoor projects a lot more comfortable. So, take advantage of spring by forging ahead on some of these indoor and outdoor projects – and it never hurts to start early on some hurricane preparation either! Take it outside Spring is a great time to spruce up your landscaping, and you’ll boost your curb appeal to boot. Trim trees, shrubs, and bushes. Evaluate your ground cover and consider replacing any loose gravel with another material like bark, which is less damaging on […]
June 24, 2014
The Coral Gables single family home real estate market has certainly remained very active. Last month was a great month for sellers. In the month of May, there were 272 homes for sale. This is the lowest number of homes for sale this year. 67 homes went under contract, and that is the highest number of homes going under contract this year. That would already be impressive, but what really shows the market is the number of homes that sold. 56 homes sold last month, which is the highest number of homes sold in any month this year. This is a huge jump from the 27 homes that sold in January. Interested in selling? Now is the time! Contact me […]
June 19, 2014
The numbers are in! There were 14 homes sold in the Village of Pinecrest during the month of May. This is the highest number of million dollar homes sold in any month over the last year. I have four amazing homes in Pinerest listed of $1 million dollars. Click here to see more information on these listings. Interested in seeing one of these listings? Contact us to schedule an appointment!
June 18, 2014
14045 SW 72 Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL I just listed a magnificent 6,895 square foot home in Palmetto Bay on a low traffic street. 6 bedrooms/5 bathrooms plus an office, on a sprawling 1.17 acre lot. Expansive formal dining and living rooms. Soaring ceilings provide an abundance of natural light. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances, marble countertops, chef’s island and breakfast area. Marble tile and wood floors. Beautifully landscaped backyard is a private oasis with beach entry pool and covered patio. Impact glass throughout. Beautiful fireplace. Generator. Walled and gated, with a 3 car garage. Surround sound throughout interior and exterior. Listed for $2,300,000 Interested in scheduling a showing, or considering selling your home? Contact me for a complimentary […]
April 10, 2014
This has been a busy week for my team, with 6 new listings and more on the way! Take a look below for my new listings, and click on the photos for more information. 4855 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables 590 Loretto Ave, Coral Gables 8120 SW 191 St, Cutler Bay 8890 SW 183 Terr, Palmetto Bay 8365 SW 183 Terr, Palmetto Bay 7355 SW 89 St Unit 417N, Toscano Condo
December 20, 2013
Newly listed bright and cheerful, 4 bedroom/3 bathroom, custom built home in the Village of Palmetto Bay. This house has a fantastic layout, with spacious and open living and dining rooms. The kitchen overlooks the family room, and features wood cabinets, double oven, subzero refrigerator, with plentiful storage space. All bathrooms have been recently remodeled with beautiful vanities and tile work. Neutral tile in the living areas, and carpet in bedrooms. Unbelievable storage space with large walk in closets in every bedroom. Great area for entertaining around the screened pool and patio, with lots of space for outdoor living. Beautiful, private yard complete with fruit trees. 2 car garage. Listed for $585,000. Click here for more information. Contact us to […]
November 4, 2013
7985 SW 168 Street Wonderful opportunity in Palmetto Bay! This spacious and well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom home boasts over 2,900 sq ft. Great floor plan with potential for updating. Expansive living areas with wood burning fireplace in the family room. Neutral tile. Plenty of positive details to mention including a new roof installed in July of 2013, newer windows and AC plus solar hot water heater. Indoor utility/laundry room. Large and private fenced yard with screened pool and fruit trees. Nestled on a 15,000 sq ft lot. 2 car garage. Listed for $439,000. Also listed for rent for $2,600 per month. Click here for more information. Looking to purchase in Palmetto Bay? Click here to view all […]
September 25, 2013
The Miami Herald recently published an article about homestead exemption fraud in Miami-Dade County, by Martha Brannigan. (Click here to view the full story). Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera has requested help from local cities in Miami-Dade County to put an end to the fraud, enlisting 16 investigators to begin the process. The Miami-Dade County property appraiser has around 2,900 leads that these detectives will begin working on after they complete the homestead exemption training. “Getting caught can be costly”, Brannigan states, “Under state law, violators must pay up to 10 years in back taxes, plus a 50 percent penalty, plus 15 percent annual interest.” “The official with the biggest stake in the effort was Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto […]
July 19, 2013
The month of June was an interesting one for the Coral Gables real estate market. After a dip in the average price per square foot in May after a steady increase since the beginning of the year, the average price per square foot for closed sales jumped to $416. This is an all time high for 2013, an increase of 41% since January. It is a great time to sell! If you aren’t happy with your real estate results, if it’s not the market, it might be your method. Looking to purchase in Coral Gables? Please click here to view my available listings for sale. Contact us for a complimentary analysis of your home! Drew Kern EWM Realty International Chairman’s […]